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This program, sponsored by ASA and the International Certified Crop Adviser Program, develops the agronomy, crops, soils, and environmental science professions by strengthening the next generation of leaders in the profession.  Students from across the world in associate or bachelor's degree programs intending to enter the industry and pursue the Certified Crop Adviser/Certified Professional Agronomist are considered.

Benefits to Recipients

  • Become part of a network of current students and alumni who stand out in the fields of Agronomy, Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science.
  • Network with a mentor who will be a working professional and CCA from within your geographic region.
  • Receive financial support to attend the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Annual Meeting.
  • Participate in Greenfield scholar-specific Sessions at the Annual Meeting.
  • Receive one free year of membership in the Societies.
  • Attend a local meeting or conference of professional interest with their mentor
  • All Greenfield Scholars will be invited to attend an all-expenses-paid trip to Congressional Visits Day the following spring.

Nominations Open: Jan 20, 2025 - 8:00 AM CSTAdd to calendar
Nominations Initiated by: Mar 27, 2025 - 4:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
1 Reference Letters and Final Nomination Submission by: Apr 3, 2025 - 12:00 PM CDTAdd to calendar
Reference Letter max characters: 6000

Up to 5 Greenfield Scholars will be selected for the Institute Class of 2025.

 

Selected scholars will have the opportunity to present at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT with their abstract fees waived. They will be required to submit an abstract between March 19th through July 9th.


Eligibility

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Nominee

  1. Former recipients of this Award are not eligible

Reference

  1. Members of this Awards Selection Committee and the ASA Board of Directors are not eligible to be a reference for this award.

Qualifications

Nominee

  1. Current School
  2. Mailing Address
  3. Citizenship country
  4. Major
  5. Minor
    Enter "none" if no minor.
  6. Expected Graduation Date
  7. Credit Hours Completed
    Please include credit hours currently in progress.
  8. GPA
  9. Current Advisor and email address
  10. Scholar Biographical Information
    Include all internships, honors, awards, and scholarships received, community and campus activities, research and employment experience, and membership in ASA, CSSA and SSSA, or other societies. (Character Limit, including spaces: 3000) (Character Limit, including spaces: 3000)
  11. Career Goals
    Outline the possible career(s) you wish to pursue and what types of careers interest you. (Character Limit, including spaces: 4500)
  12. Educational and Certification Plans
    Outline your educational plans including any intention you may have to attend graduate school or become a CCA or CPSS. (Character Limit, including spaces: 3000) (Character Limit, including spaces: 3000)
  13. What are your primary reasons for seeking a mentor, and how do you see your mentor helping you?
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 3000)
  14. Is there any additional information you wish to share with the selection committee?
    (Character Limit, including spaces: 500)

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